Experience Specialized Care 
for Gum Disease and Dental Implants

A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth. Our periodontists in Farmington Hills, MI, are experts in placing <a href="/what-to-expect/">dental implants</a> and performing advanced procedures to restore gum and bone health. With specialized training, our periodontists help you and your family achieve healthier smiles and long-term oral health.

What Is a Periodontist?

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<li>Specialized expertise in treating gum disease and oral infections</li>
<li>Advanced training in dental implant placement and restoration</li>
<li>Ability to perform minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures</li>
<li>Comprehensive care for gum recession, bone loss, and other periodontal issues</li>
<li>Personalized treatment plans to improve long-term oral health</li>
<li>Focus on preserving natural teeth whenever possible</li>
<li>Expertise in managing complex cases referred by general dentists</li>
<li>Support for overall health, since gum health is closely linked to heart health, diabetes, and more</li>
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What Are the Benefits of 
Seeing Our Periodontists?

Dr. El-Banhawy completed advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, followed by postgraduate training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and a Master of Biomedical Science degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, and a Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Omar El-Banhawy

Dr. Steiger earned a B.A. from Michigan State University and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He completed a residency in periodontics and implantology and a Master’s degree through the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and St. John Riverview Hospital. Dr. Steiger also received advanced training in IV conscious sedation through Albert Einstein University/Montefiore Hospital. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He holds memberships with the American Academy of Periodontology, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the Alpha Omega dental fraternity.

Dr. Jacob Steiger

Dr. Nader Naguib completed his postgraduate training in periodontology and implant dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, where he earned a Master of Science. He has passed the written examination offered by the American Board of Periodontology and is on track to obtain board certification and diplomate status. Dr. Naguib’s professional memberships include the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He is also a 2023 recipient of the AAP Award.

Dr. Nader Naguib

Meet Our Periodontists

Seeing a periodontist in Farmington Hills, MI, is important because they specialize in the health of your gums and the supporting structures of your teeth, which are essential for a strong, lasting smile.
Our periodontists at Synergy Dental Implant Center have advanced training to treat gum disease, perform implant procedures, and address complex oral health issues that general dentistry may not cover. Our periodontists help protect your oral health and overall well-being by focusing on prevention and specialized care.

Why Seeing a Periodontist In 
Farmington Hills, MI, Matters

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What Is a Periodontist? - Farmington Hills, MI

Experience Specialized Care
for Gum Disease and Dental Implants